Legal Opinion
Albert Banks v. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation, and Ninnie Brothers, Third-Party
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
Decided July 6, 1955No. 137, Docket 23286PublishedCited by 28 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
HINCKS, Circuit Judge.
Albert Banks sustained severe injuries by electric shock when the boom of a crane came in contact with overhead wires carrying high voltage electric current. Banks sought recovery against the owner of the wires, Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation (hereinafter called “Central”). Central impleaded Ninnie Brothers (hereinafter called “Ninnie”), Banks’ employer and the owner of the crane. In the third-party complaint Central alleged that it is entitled to indemnity from Ninnie in the event that Central is held liable to Banks. Federal jurisdiction was based on…
2Cases cited24 opinions
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